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Sessions' drug policy is gruff on crime, not tough on crime

While President Trump has promised to be tough on crime, ideas like this will only make the problems in our system worse...  Read more

Trump attacks Russia 'witch hunt' but not new hunter Mueller

President Trump maintained Thursday that the Russia investigation had turned into a "witch hunt" against him, but refrained from directly criticizing the man at its helm or the appointment of a special counsel...  Read more

Republicans in Congress say White House left them in the dark on Trump controversies

A Republican House member said he had received "nothing" from the White House in the way of messaging guidance...  Read more

Vulnerable House Republicans losing patience with Trump

Vulnerable House Republicans are losing their patience with President Trump's crisis-plagued White House, concerned that the constant chaos will cost them re-election in 2018...  Read more

Former FBI Head Mueller to Oversee Russia Probe

Rod Rosenstein declares that appointing a special counsel is 'in the public interest.'...  Read more

Trump losing battle to make leaks 'the real story' in Russia probe

The Justice Department's move to appoint a special counsel to oversee the Russia investigation on Wednesday is the latest sign that President Trump is failing to make the leaks fueling allegations against him the "real story."...  Read more

Handle Turkey with care, Mr. President

Trump should make clear to Turkey that Washington disapproves of its current course toward autocracy...  Read more

Republicans reserving judgment on Trump until Comey testimony

With Mueller's appointment, Republicans will likely be able to maintain their position that they need to hear from Comey directly before they judge Trump's actions...  Read more

Trump presidency brings Hope for peace in Ukraine

Future relations between the United States and Ukraine are new opportunities for both countries...  Read more

McCain: Controversies Surrounding Trump Reaching 'Watergate Size and Scale'

Arizona senator advises the president to 'get it all out' in front of the American people...  Read more

Senators get tough reality check on Obamacare repeal

Republicans need to stop talking about repealing Obamacare if they want to hold serious bipartisan talks, several Democrats said...  Read more

GOP fears Trump will take the Republican Party down with him

Republicans have grown accustomed to Trump's tumult, downplaying it because the president has weathered past challenges. But this is different...  Read more

Trump's dangerous blundering

Both Trump's casual disclosures of classified information to Russian officials, and his reported request that the FBI lay off its investigation of Gen. Mike Flynn, were serious misdeeds...  Read more

Generating a new Republican Indian-American voting bloc

The bloc is one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the nation...  Read more

Lawmakers Dismayed by Report That Trump Spilled Classified Intel

Representatives from both parties describe the alleged reveal as "shocking," "troubling," and "terrifying."...  Read more

Neglecting mental health services is bankrupting our healthcare system

Roughly one in five American adults will suffer from a mental health condition this year...  Read more

Senate group picks up negotiations on repealing Obamacare regulations

Republican working group is expected to talk about insurance regulations at its next meeting instead of taxes...  Read more

Senate breaks ground on infrastructure spending bill

An upcoming hearing will feature Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who is expected to discuss Trump administration's ambitious plan...  Read more